So, I Have Some News (and a Mega Giveaway of a Kindle and More)

Okay, so. Yeah.

This post is one I sometimes thought I wouldn't ever get to write. I mean, I think we've all been there. On the other side of confident. So. I'm kind of flabbergasted. Humbled. Thankful. Dazed.

The inside of my head sort of sounds like the inside of a bee hive. Buzzzzzzzzzzzz. It's weird to say it even, these words. My and agent. Like in the same breath. So, I'll just, for the moment, tell you whisper:


I have an agent.

Her name is Vickie Motter. She's very cool. I like her very much. She took a chance on me.

Honestly, I think that's about all I can say about that today. Because of that buzzing in my head?

So, I'll just tell you that I'm having a giveaway. And I'm not doing it alone. That's part of the reason why I'm just so holy $#!% taken aback. Because people wanted to celebrate with me. Like, willing to even give stuff away for it. And to be honest, if I talk about it any more, I'm going to start sobbing and be unable to finish this post. Their friendship. Their generosity. That of everyone who helped me along the way. Reaching out. You guys. My and agent. It's got me just. I don't know. overwhelmed.

So, yeah, just take a look at the giveaways below. Go to all of their blogs pretty pretty please. They're all amazing people and bloggers. You'll like them. Follow them, okay? And then enter their giveaways. And then come back and enter mine (entry is at the bottom). I'm looking forward to giving these prizes away. I wish I could do more for you. Because I'm certain that I didn't make it this far alone. Your support, your blogs full of advice, encouragement and inspiration, it's all made the difficult journey easier and OMG I can't do this without crying. Okay, moving on.

I don't normally require a follow for giveaways, but this time around, I'd like to reward my bloggie friends. So please be sure you follow, okay? And if you'd like to win the kindle, please make sure you follow all the blogs participating in the Mega Giveaway ( a couple have alternative requirements; you'll see). They're all linked below.

I owe a lot of people Thank Yous, so I promise I'll post that soon, along with my agent story. But for now, thank you. For being a part of my life. I hope I can celebrate with you your own good news, whatever you're wishing for.

Agent Signing Celebration Mega Giveaway

From ME

Winner 1: A 1st page critique from my agent Vickie Motter!

Winner 2:

A Kindle Wireless Reading Device


In order to win this one, you will need to follow all the blogs in the giveaway to qualify.

Winner 3:

Signed copy of Escaping into the Open: the Art of Writing True by Elizabeth Berg

Winner 4:

Signed Hardback of Shade by Jeri Smith-Ready

Winner 5:

Signed Hardback of Passing Strange by Daniel Waters

From Heather's Odyssey

Writers Digest Guide To Query Letters 

or

The Fire In Fiction by Donald Maass

From Critique Sisters Corner

2011 Guide To Literary Agents 

or

Writing The Breakout Novel by Donald Maass

From J. Koyanagi

(You will need to subscribe or follow her RSS feed)

One winner will win: 

WRITING DOWN THE BONES, by Natalie Goldberg

or

HOW NOT TO WRITE A NOVEL, by Howard Mittelmark and Sandra Newman

or

GIVE 'EM WHAT THEY WANT: THE RIGHT WAY TO PITCH YOUR NOVEL TO EDITORS AND AGENTS, by Blythe Camenson and Marshall J. Cook

From Simon Larter

One winner will win all three:

• Stephen King's ON WRITING
• • Ray Bradbury's ZEN IN THE ART OF WRITING
• Anne Lamott's BIRD BY BIRD

From LK Gardner-Griffie

(In lieu of a follow, you will need to LIKE her Fan page)

Winner 1: A signed copy of MISFIT MCCABE (or ebook)

Winner 2: A signed copy of NOWHERE FEELS LIKE HOME (or ebook)

 Winner 3: A canvas book bag

From Sara McClung

One winner takes all 3:

A signed copy of THE DARK DIVINE

A signed copy of RAISED BY WOLVES

WRITE GREAT FICTION: PLOT AND STRUCTURE

From Lola Sharp

A $25 Amazon gift card

From Elizabeth Davis

A $25 Amazon gift card

From Tracey Neithercott

A Hardcover of Across the Universe

From Kristen Yard  

A Signed copy of PERSONAL DEMONS by Lisa Desrochers

From Christine Fonseca

(You will need to subscribe to her blog)

101 Success Secrets for Gifted Kids: The Ultimate Guide

Or

A partial Critique

From Jonathon Arntson

A $15 Barnes and Noble gift card

From Eisely Jacobs

Winner 1: DIVERGENT by Veronica Roth
Winner 2: HUNGER GAMES
Winner 3: THE NAME OF THIS BOOK IS SECRET

From Denise Grover Swank

ANGELFIRE by Courtney Allison Moulton

ANNA AND THE FRENCH KISS by Stephanie Perkins

HEX HALL by Rachel Hawkins 

DEMONGLASS by Rachel Hawkins

To enter my giveaway, please fill out the form below:

If you want to enter to win the kindle, make sure you check the box for the kindle and follow all the blogs participating! This giveaway starts at 10 AM EST March 14 and ends midnight EST April 1.